Recon monitors biological responses of the user, and over time becomes "smart" in recognizing the emotions that correspond to specific biological responses to stimuli.
The 3 Theories of Emotion
Cannon-Bard Theory
Emotion and physiological arousal happens at the same time. So our awareness of our emotion at the same time we experience the physiological change.
James-Lange Theory
Physiological arousal comes first, then we interpret those arousal as the emotion we feel.
Schachter-Singer Theory
Our cognitive appraisal (taking in the situation) of the arousal to give the correct emotion we experience.
How do these theories look in practice?
What is the biology behind our emotions?
The autonomic nervous system can be divided into two major controllers: parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) and sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight).
Parasympathetic Nervous System Responses
Saliva is increased
Digestive enzymes are released
Heart rate drops
Bronchial tubes in lungs constrict
Muscles relax
Pupils in eyes constrict
Urinary output increases
Sympathetic Nervous System Responses
Heart rate increases
Bronchial tubes in your lungs dilate
Pupils dilate
Muscles contract
Saliva production is reduced
Stomach stops many of the functions of digestion
More glycogen is converted to glucose
Most emotional arousal can be categorized into two categories: the Calming emotion and Excitement emotion, which are governed by our autonomic nervous system.